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Realist - The facts as I see them on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:44:52 AM
Politicians have a great deal to say. A lesson to be learned is, compare what they say to what they did in the past. Listen to what they say but, be sure to listen with a critical ear. Look to what people have done, not what they say they will do.
A great example was when Rendell ran for governor and said he would not raise taxes. I turned to my wife and said, “He is lying. Look at what he has always done. He has raised taxes relentlessly in Philadelphia and will continue to do so”. He was not in office 6 months when he did just that.
Another is the Clintons. They has always been self-absorbed and arrogant. They were never concerned with anything but gaining power and, had the reputation for doing and justifying whatever it took to gain their goals. It remained so when they resided in the White House and, remains so now. Even many of Hillary’s supporters acknowledge that fact.
There is really no reason to be confused about what a given politician wants to do. The leftist (socialists and communists) have taken control of the Democratic party in the 70’s. It has gotten so radical that Truman, Kennedy and Humphrey would not recognize their party. If you read Kennedy’s speeches, he sounds just like Bush with a New England accent. The left wants this country to look more like Cuba and the old Soviet Union. They want to control everything and are not interested in decent or discussion. If you disagree with them, they launch personal attacks and try to destroy you. For them, freedom of speech is just for them, not for those who disagree. They complain about everything and have no plans. Results are not important. Having the right attitude and intent (agreeing with them) is what matters.
Bottom line. If you want America to continue to look like the America you grew up in, you cannot vote for 95% of Democratic candidates. There are still a few with honor but, they are voices in the wilderness like Joe Lieberman or Bob Kerry. I am reluctant therefore, to vote for any Democrat for fear that it will contribute to the overall success of that party and, further deteriorate our country.
My dread is that we will lose our way and let those people lead us to destruction. Under their tender touch, we will end up a third rate nation with an eastern European standard of living. You know, the type of place your grandparents left because there was no future for their children. Social and moral decay, as well as the apathy of the public lead to the downfall of the Roman Empire. The same will happen here if, we let it.
"The price of freedom is vigilance".